Jenny.wilson@dundee.k12.mi.us Dundee, MI 48131 Admin. The interview schedule and candidates, all from Michigan, are as follows. window.mc4wp.listeners.push( 12:15 p.m., Jennifer Wonnell, assistant superintendent for Dundee Community Schools since 2019. In both roles, he works to deliver excellent learning opportunities. Ninety percent of a students brain develops between 0 and 5. His resume reads Edward John Manuszak II, but dont let the formality throw you. The interviews both Feb. 26 and Wednesday were about one hour each. The majority of superintendents have no experience in early learning, yet early learning is probably the most important area for any students development, Manuszak says. All rights reserved. We are a rural community. We believe there are quality candidates that will meet our needs and expectations, Steben said in a news release. Kapp cited Wonnells communication skills as a deciding factor for him, saying thedistrict prides itself on transparencywith families. Are we comfortable having only a quarter of our students proficient across the board when were compared to other nations around the world? he says. Guerra has been with the district for 13 years, 11 of those as superintendent. Murphy praised Patterson noting that he came prepared with accurate facts and figures and he clearly laid out a plan for his vision and direction of Addison schools. ", Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. 12:15 p.m., Jennifer Wonnell, assistant superintendent for Dundee Community Schools since 2019. 10:50 a.m., Daniel Patterson, director of the department of assessment, research and evaluation for Dearborn Public Schools since 2016. "Our. Dundee Community Schools will have to finda new superintendent this summer. We need to help kids find their niche, he said. The board has hired the Michigan Leadership Institute to lead the search for the superintendent position vacated in January by Scot Graden, who retired after 13 years. Edward Manuszak, Dundee Community Schools superintendent; interviewing at 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 28. But then my scope and sphere of influence in the role as the co-chair of a national committee of superintendents is much broader because as that co-chair, I am doing work that has influenced over 50 million public school students and the scope of the entire nation. Going with the majority, however, was their way of showing support for Patterson. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. Were a growing district so weve actually added about 300 students over the last three years since Ive been there. Copyright 2015-2023. The plan is fluid, Wonnell said, and any part of the plan could switch places with another part of the plan. Click Here to Report an Accessibility Concern Pro football player. When I am a superintendent of a local school district, I obviously am living and breathing what my colleagues around the nation do. Beforethat, she served as principal at Luther C. Klager Elementary and Manchester Middle SchoolinManchester Community Schools starting in 2008. New district superintendent David Eack said that the district's board of education will discuss next steps at its meeting Monday, which will take place at 7 p.m. in the high school media. When most of us were 18, we were struggling to figure out kind of how do we make sure to get out of bed in the morning and get to wherever we want to go and in time. "Everyone calls him Eddie," says Lee Haselschwerdt, a 6th-grade teacher and president of the teachers union at Dundee Community Schools in Michigan. 2023 www.lenconnect.com. He also was a math teacher, technology coach and department chair for 12 years. In a round-robin format, and at the direction of Green, board members talked about the qualities of each of the candidates and shared what they thought separated one from the other. Previously, she served as a principal in Manchester for 11 years. Haselschwerdt, of the teachers union, says the superintendents greatest impact has been turning around the districts climate. Edward Manuszak announced last Wednesdayin a letter to the district's families, students and staff that he will be leaving his post at the end of the current school year to accept the position of Executive Director of Early Childhood for the Washtenaw Intermediate School District in Ann Arbor. For many of the board members, Pattersons ability to seek out and understand data was seen as a huge plus. Students and staff from Omaha Nation High School, in Macy, Neb., visit the Genoa Indian Industrial School Museum in Genoa, Neb., on Tuesday, April 18, 2023. Actually. This is my fourth year in the district and we have just over 1,800 total students. Contact Mark Johnson at 517-377-1026 or atmajohnson2@lsj.com. Shealso workedas director of the Manchester Early Childhood Center from 2017 to 2019. He said the right things to me, in terms of data, he said. Im kidding. They also need to feel valued for what they do each day, he said. Teachers, he said, are the most critical piece to a students success in school. He does not have a negative about him, Willams said of Patterson. Shes a speech language pathologist and just an amazing person, but yes, its been a good journey thus far. Manuszak was hired as Dundee's superintendent in July of 2016. I am collaborative as a leader and that will shine through during my first 90 days, she said. He has been with the Addison schools for 13 years, 11 as superintendent. Hiring a new superintendent is the most important decision a school board can make. Previously, she served as a principal in Manchester for 11 years. You are Superintendent of Dundee community schools, which is part of Monroe County, Michigan, correct? Superintendent Dansville Schools Apr 2022 - Present1 year 1 month Dansville, Michigan, United States Assistant Superintendent Dundee Community Schools Jul 2021 - Apr 202210 months. She also was a teacher in Tecumseh and out of state for 13 years. We are redefining schools as a hub. For me, though, this was a hard decision between the two (Patterson and Gilpin). Superintendents, he continued, need to be flexible and provide expertise and knowledge on certain issues that can be passed along to the board of education, but they also need to relay the vision of the school district to the community. Chris Riback: Eddie, welcome to the studio. And it took us two hours to come up and wordsmith those four words together. I want to hear about that, but very quickly because I know youre proud: Tell me about Dundee schools. Pattersons 90-day plan consists of five parts: student achievement, organizational capacity, governance, community and public relations, and operations and finance. Edward Manuszak , Superintendent, Dundee Community Schools (Dundee, MI) May 2, 2022 foundationsinc.org Business Directory - DABA Contact Person 1: Eddie Manuszak Phone: 734-529-2350 x11000 Email: edward.manuszak@dundee.k12.mi.us historicdundee.com Departments - Our District - Dundee Community Schools We are going to make it as easy for him as we can, Williams said. Howd that work out for me? "The future is bright for Dundee! Im excited to start working with him.. Current Superintendent Steve Guerra is retiring at the end of June. I know two weeks ago we had our national conference and the national cohort came and made a visit to our district. Bruce Nelson, superintendent of Dundee Community Schools, will answer questions at 7 p.m. today. And so my mother-in-law is a big influence and she asked me to volunteer in her preschool. Hell turn 47 next month but insists, Im really kind of a kid at heart. He is inclined to say hes infected with the Peter Pan Syndrome I never want to grow up. I went to college as an international business major, and I was a first generation college student in my family and so I had no idea. The key, he said, is the districts strategic planning process, which should guide the school to continuous improvement. She replaces Amy Hodgson,who retired in December after leading the school district since 2010. Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. Dundee Community Schools Superintendent's Office 420 Ypsilanti Street Dundee, MI 48131 (734) 529-6101 A proposal may be obtained on the Dundee Community School's Website . He'll turn 47 next month but insists, "I'm really kind of a kid at heart." You need to be a cheerleader and take care of your people, but you also need to be a fiscal servant.. 11001 School of Choice The 105C (Out of County) Schools of Choice deadline is the first Friday of the first week of school. SALINE, MI - The search for a new Saline Area Schools superintendent has been narrowed to five candidates the school board will interview in the coming month. Dundee Community Schools Superintendent Fairview Area Schools Aug 2001 - Jun 20086 years 11 months Fairview is a rural district in northern lower Michigan. Candidates were also able to offer opening and closing statements. Copyright 2023 Dundee Community Schools. The decision for superintendent ultimately came down to Patterson and finalist Ben Gilpin, an elementary school principal at the Jackson Western schools, after the third finalist, Jennifer Wonnell, assistant superintendent at Dundee Community Schools, accepted a job offer from another school district. The candidates and their interview times are: Saline received applications from across the country, including Colorado, Georgia, New Mexico, New York and Pennsylvania, Board President Jennifer Steben said. (Ben) had a great first interview and not a great second interview, trustee Michael Murphy said. Dundee Community Schools Superintendent. Trustee Josh Perry referred to Patterson as capable and intelligent. Vice president Andrea Woodring said Patterson came prepared at both of his interviews and his readiness showed. A Special. He is the first person in his family to go to college and when he graduated from high school he was a part of a class of 80 students. And then of course the idea that because youre rural doesnt necessarily mean that youre out of step. Chris Riback: A lot. The United States lags behind most other industrialized nations in providing preschool experiences, something he says contributes to the nations subpar international test scores. Chris Riback: First of all, wow. Projector. It was a great experience all the way around. Gilpin said it is important that asuperintendents vision is shared by the board, the district and the community. She also plans to be a positive ambassador for the Addison schools. All of us should see this is where we are going and this is what we are doing, he said. Staff and community members offered feedback on the candidates. I find being around kids is life-fulfilling and energizing. He really cares about establishing personal relation-ships with not just teachers but everybody in the community. He is not afraid to take on difficult conversations, he said, and he is willing to surround himself with people who will help make him a better educator. She is not intending to come to Addison with a negative lens whileexamining things that need to be repaired or reworked. Scott Leach Superintendent 734-529-2350, ext. The second phase is about building momentum, and the third phase is acting on everything learned from the first two phases. Contact Information. Patterson has been the director of the department of assessment, research and evaluation for Dearborn Public Schools since 2016. The board will then enter deliberations on which candidate is the best case before moving forward. Follow him on Twitter at@ByMarkJohnson. 2023 www.lenconnect.com. Welcome to the Viking Family Mr. Leach. The Dundee Community Schools are dedicated to nurturing each student's academic skills and character. PAUL RIEDE is a freelance education writer in Syracuse, N.Y. AASA, The School Superintendents Association |1615 Duke Street, Alexandria, VA 22314 |Phone: 703-528-0700 | info@aasa.org, AASA, The School Superintendents Association |1615 Duke Street, Alexandria, VA 22314 |Phone: 703-528-0700 |. Previously, he served as a fifth grade teacher at Hanover-Horton for nine years. If (Patterson) needs anything from the school or the board, hes got it. In his letter, Manuszak wrote that his work in Dundee "is not complete". His last day will be June 30, so the board is seeking a candidate who can begin work July 1. Sign Up See more of Dundee Community Schools on Facebook Log In or Create new account See more of Dundee Community Schools on Facebook Log In Forgot account? So why is Manuszak among the first to say that Early Childhood Matters Most?. How many superintendents does it take to come up with a motto? Copyright 2023 Dundee Community Schools. I know that theres going to be a book thats coming that will tie it all together so there can be a true narrative about why it matters most. "I am very proud of the accomplishments we have had together; creating a comprehensive five-year District Strategic Plan (2017-2022), implementing a successful 1:1 Learning Initiative, passing the 2017 Bond and copmleting the facility upgrades, passing in May 2021 the five-year Technology Enhancement Millage, passing the November 2021 Non-Homestead Millage Renewal and Increase, surviving and thriving through a global pandemic, and most of all developing life-long friendships with the community of Dundee.". Lets focus there, that rural schools and rural districts face? 420 Ypsilanti St. Dundee, MI 48131 [ map it] Agenda. According to Green, the board is expecting to meet again at 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 8, where it will discuss each of the three finalists. The link to that video can be found on the district website. If there is consensus on a clear-cut choice, the board could act on naming its successor to Guerra as early as next week. Wonnell has been assistant superintendent at Dundee Community Schools since July 2019, according to her resume. Our. He is the first person in his family to go to college and when he graduated from high school he was a part of a class of 80 students. Thank you very much, Chris. Its hard sometimes. Maintaining trust, visibility, a boots on the ground mentality and keeping close relationships are some attributes of a superintendent he listed. This is what I wanted to do for the rest of my life. 11001. He intends to be visible both in person and through the use of social media or even a podcast series, and he wants to prioritize sharing the story and success of Addison Community Schools. The board hopes to have a new superintendent in place by July 1, Steben said. DCS Supt. Dundee Superintendent Scott Leach is shown below with Board President Josh Brink signing his contract. Candidates will interview in-person, with the public able to attend on April 26, 28 and 29 at the Liberty School Board Room, 7265 North Ann Arbor St. Because seating is limited, interviews will also will be available to view via Zoom. Prior to that role, he served in a similar capacity in Riverside Unified School District in California for five years. We are trying to do everything we can from a cutting edge standpoint. Click Here to Report an Accessibility Concern ; Dundee Schools Accessibility . event : evt, We need to help find them those avenues and find out what their passions are.. } Education William Paterson University. Its really gratifying. Greenwich Public Schools Superintendent Toni Jones announced that an administrator from. "My job over the next three months will be twofold:ensuring a successful end to the 2021-2022 school year while building relationships with all of the individuals and groups that either encompass or impact Dansville Schools.". Click Here to Report an Accessibility Concern. Edward Manuszak: Youre absolutely correct. Edward Manuszak wears many hats, but the two most important are Superintendent of Dundee (MI) Community Schools and as the AASA Early Learning Cohort Co-Chair. Before that, she served as principal at Luther C. Klager Elementary and. During the last stretch of her 90-day plan, Wonnell said, it would be important to make sure the districts strategic plan makes sense and is guiding educational goals and successes at least four to five years down the road. The Saline School Board announced the candidates, which were chosen after reviewing 18 applicants for the job during a closed session meeting Thursday, April 8. Because it is no longer a case of schools, K-12 schools should not be referred to as K-12 schools. Manuszak discovered his lifelong passion for improving the education of young children while he was in college, working at the preschool run by his future mother-in-law. Patterson was one of three finalists to advance to a second round of interviews with the board March 2. Gilpin said he plans to continually meet with students and staff and listen to what students value and what they want to see improved. DUNDEE, Mich. Dundee Community Schools in Monroe County, Michigan, has dealt with four school threats in the past couple of weeks. Administrators and school leaders should always feel supported, he added, and they should know that they are neveralone. Edward Manuszak: Yes. A lot is the punchline. I think were in a crisis mode right now as a nation. Chris Riback: Well, its pro footballs loss, but Dundees gain. Manuszak is in his fourth year as superintendent of the 1,700-student district, located 25 miles south of Ann Arbor. Back Row: Patricia Motylinski,trustee; Tara Mckenzie, Treasurer; Christian Freshour, President; Jacey Carner, Secretary; Scott Leach, Superintendent; Keith Pilbeam, Vice-president, Dundee Community Schools420 YpsilantiDundee, MI 48131Phone 734 529 2350Fax 734 529 5606. Monday, March 13, 2023 Immediately following new business of the regular meeting - Closed Session. Amy Kruppe, Hazel Park Schools superintendent; interviewing at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 29. Another aspect of his initial days as superintendent would be to personally speak with each teacher and get to know them on a personal and professional level. All rights reserved. All rights reserved. She said Addison Community Schools would be a perfect fit for her as superintendent because she is an advocate for small schools having been a small school graduate herself and having worked as an administrator in smaller districts. Really its P-20 meaning that from prenatal all the way through, when a student is 20. Get the latest in early learning science, community and more: (function() { Dundee Community Schools 420 Ypsilanti Dundee, MI 48131 Phone 734 529 2350 Fax 734 529 5606. Manuszak is in his fourth year as superintendent of the 1,700-student district, located 25 miles south of Ann Arbor. Green earlier said those watching the interviews will be able to provide feedback online. Meeting Type: Regular. Welcome to the Superintendent Page for Dundee Central School! If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site,. Wonnell has been the assistant superintendent at Dundee Community Schools since 2019. Edward Manuszak: The tool was designed because I am a little bit of a unique superintendent that has a strong background in early childhood ed. Once the board members finished, a majority was in favor of Patterson over Gilpin by a 5-2 margin. I like to hire what we dont have, he said. Facebook Email or phone Password Forgot account? Previously, he served as a fifth grade teacher at Hanover-Horton for nine years. Being on my feet is somewhat starting to affect me, walking and that type of stuff.". "It is bittersweet news to share, as all good things must end so too my time as your Superintendent," Manuszak wrote. All rights reserved (About Us). 11000 Jenny Wilson Administrative Assistant to the Superintendent 734-529-2350, ext. He also was a math teacher, technology coach and department chair for 12 years. Our Continuity of Learning and COVID-19 Response Plan was approved by the Monroe County Intermediate School District Superintendent and submitted to the Michigan Department of Education today. Most of the students have family . Office hours: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm Monday-Friday Building doors are locked at this time, please ring doorbell for entrance. Office of the Superintendent Scott Leach Superintendent 734-529-2350, ext. Ill capture that and send it to the board members so that they can see what the people think about the various candidates, Green said. He did his homework and he knew about us. The original job posting for the superintendent position included a salary range of $115,000 to $125,000. })(); Edward Manuszak: Early Childhood Matters Most, Start typing to see results or hit ESC to close, Austin/Travis County Success by 6: Providing Support Birth to Five, Rebecca Gale: Every News Outlet Should Have a Childcare Beat, Avinash Verma: This Youth Advocate is Ready to Take Flight, Dr. Robert Blaine: Helping Harmonize Early Learning in Americas Cities. Edward Manuszak: Yes, it does. 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Mr. Edward Manuszak: Yes, a lot. And I know that you added as well before we spoke, your wife, who introduced you to your mother-in-law. He checks all of the boxes. The interviews are open to the public. I will make sure to build our name up so that we can have people who want to come to us, he said. Its really important to me, as we move forward, that students have a voice in education, she said. Since 2016, Patterson has been the director of the department of assessment, research and evaluation for Dearborn Public Schools. Edward Manuszak: It is. It is very unique. "From the moment I walked through the doors, I knew this school community was caring and student-focused, and that is a credit to the board, administration past and present staff, and parents," Wonnell said in a statement Friday. Dundee community schools, we are located in the Northwest corner of Monroe County. Edward Manuszak: Being a former kindergarten and first grade teacher, I still really see myself as teacher in chief, not just a superintendent. I am going to come to work with my research done so that I can answer any question, she said. I didnt hear a whole lot of substance in his second interview.. To address that, Manuszak, a co-chair of AASAs Early Learning Cohort, is completing a doctoral dissertation featuring a tool he created for school districts to assess the quality of their programs for young children. He tested the tool in Dundee and concluded the district is not doing a good enough job with children from birth to age 3. The candidates were asked 18 questions Wednesday about topics such asvisions for the school district, communication style, management and decision-making style, and vision for technology. And so weve been very fortunate as a state to offer this. Edward Manuszak: And so by doing that work and using this national platform of being a co-chair on a national superintendent committee, we just thought this is the way that we can move the needle internally.
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